description Soft Kill - An Open Door Overview
An Open Door is the debut studio album by Soft Kill, an American post-punk band formed in Portland, Oregon. Released in 2011, it presents a guitar-centered sound associated with post-punk, darkwave, and gothic rock, using prominent bass lines, restrained vocals, and atmospheric production. The record introduced the band's early style before later lineup changes and subsequent albums expanded its approach to melodic, emotionally subdued rock.
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When was Soft Kill's An Open Door released?
An Open Door is Soft Kill's debut studio album, released in 2011. The original release was associated with Fast Weapons Records. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/an-open-door-mw0002121206)
How many songs are on An Open Door?
The album has nine tracks, including From This Point On, Death in the Family, Sea of Doubt, and Surrender. The title track An Open Door appears as track seven. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/an-open-door-mw0002121206)
What bands does An Open Door sound like?
Its guitar-centered post-punk and darkwave sound is often discussed alongside Joy Division, New Order, Echo and the Bunnymen, Clan of Xymox, and The Cure. The record uses chorus-heavy guitar, prominent bass, electronic beats, and restrained vocals. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/an-open-door-mw0002121206)
Was An Open Door released on vinyl or only digitally?
It was issued as a 2011 LP and CD through Fast Weapons, and later editions and digital releases appeared through other outlets. The original track listing contains nine songs, ending with Surrender. [Specialist Subject Records](https://specialistsubjectrecords.co.uk/products/soft-kill-an-open-door-lp)
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